“Any editing seems difficult and daunting, but with Stacy's simple-to-follow tips and tricks, I feel more in control. Along with her explanations and examples in this course, my attitude toward editing has been transformed and it now feels like a fun writing exercise. This course helped me understand why, in addition to the characters, setting and descriptor (show not tell) words are so important to capture your readers' attention. I loved this short course that focused on powerful editing tools.” 

“This is possibly the area I struggle with most—knowing where and how to start, and inserting a hook. I REALLY liked that you discussed opening chapters of aspiring writers—including me—rather than just showcasing amazing published authors. You concentrated on how to get from HERE to THERE. I saw the impact of the changes you suggested. Little things make SUCH a difference.”  

“It was helpful knowing how an editor looks at a scene. I had an insight about where to start the opening scene of my work in progress. I found the courage to jump past the backstory. Now that I've seen it, it seems so obvious, but I have been driving myself crazy trying to decide the first sentence.”  

“The course helped me plan and recognize my mistakes, and the examples gave me a reference point to use. Stacy had real-life examples from other authors, which was helpful. In the final lesson, there were visual examples of several genres, which helped me see where I could make changes to make my novel stronger, more transparent, and more engaging.”